Provide direct patient care by applying the nursing process and the organization’s nursing conceptual framework. Maintain professional accountability for care of an assigned patient group. Coordinate and collaborate with other departments to ensure safe, effective, and timely treatment. Uphold patient rights and protect the confidentiality of all patient information.
Qualifications
- Graduate of an accredited nursing program (Associate’s, Diploma, or BSN).
- Active RN licensure in the hiring state and/or eligibility for compact licensure; meet all applicable state board requirements.
- Basic Life Support certification.
- May require unit-specific advanced life support or specialty certifications based on assignment (e.g., ACLS/ALS, PALS/ENPC/TNCC/NRP, oncology or fetal monitoring, and other unit requirements).
Physical Requirements
- Ability to push, pull, and/or lift up to 50 lbs. regularly.
- Prolonged standing and walking.
- Ability to grip, reach, bend, kneel, twist, and squat to perform duties.